Great, now we are dead!

Ye Shou wiped his sweat as he pondered. His only previous understanding of mental power was that he would occasionally open the Collector's alternate dimension to store things, which allowed him to vaguely sense his own mental body.

Judging from the description of [Ghosts], they should be applicable to the field of combat. At the very least, they can create something similar to pressure. If you study them carefully, you should be able to gain something.

Hopefully so, otherwise it would be a huge loss, considering he gritted his teeth and chose three negative effects just to reach those eighteen points.

[Fighter's Gravity]

Just like Stand users, fighters are drawn to each other, becoming restless like lions and prone to fighting.

Stepping Stone

The first attempt is always the best, but as time goes by, it will gradually "depreciate" and eventually become a stepping stone for new characters.

【athlete】

For true fighters, so-called boxing champions are just professional athletes. The two are completely different in terms of mentality. Once an athlete encounters a fighter, their momentum will be weakened.

—The combination of these three looks quite ominous. Just reading the content is enough for Ye Shou to imagine a typical plot where "a prodigy wins his first battle, but suffers repeated defeats at the hands of an old master, and ultimately becomes a stepping stone for the protagonist."

However, Ye Shou was also quite cunning; his choice of these three was intentional:

It only lasts for a month, so even if it depreciates, it won't drop much!

Even if some hidden master were to appear and try to teach Ye Shou a lesson, he would have a way to deal with it—

Go talk to my Nobi Sea Emperor (Sharpshooter)!

Yujiro was so arrogant and domineering, but he was still taken down by a tranquilizer gun.

How can you become a grandmaster if you have money but don't use it?

"it is good"

After showering and having breakfast, Ye Shou changed into very ordinary clothes and leisurely walked out of his room. On the white stone path in the courtyard, a luxury car, different from yesterday's, was already waiting.

It's Wednesday, but he didn't get up so early to go to school. He was going to a meeting and, incidentally, to try out the game.

"VRMMORPG... Speaking of which, I really looked forward to playing it someday in my past life, but I never expected it to be in this form."

Ye Shou sat lazily on the leather sofa, while Liu Li browsed through the information and explained the situation, while he thought about it idly.

"Even though there was no SAO, there was Monster Hunter and the Old Man's Ring that year, so it wasn't a complete loss."

Chapter 6: Scientists get their coins stolen too!

【Rect】(Yuki family) is a powerful player in the electronics manufacturing industry. Since gaining the support of the Kuze Group, they have successfully surpassed the major manufacturer 【ARGUS】 and acquired the development rights for the next-generation fully immersive game console "NERvGear". Their reputation has been rising steadily.

"NERvGear" is a gaming headset specifically designed for virtual reality (VR), but it has a significant performance gap compared to VR glasses previously on the market, and claims to provide a futuristic sci-fi experience.

According to information disclosed at the press conference, the device generates multiple electric fields to directly transmit five sense signals to the brain, while blocking the brain from sending motor nerve signals to the body, thus enabling the user's consciousness to fully enter the virtual world in a state of "complete immersion".

In other words, it's a dream machine that only appears in online game novels!

Previous VR glasses and headsets could only stimulate players visually and aurally, and their realism was questionable. This "NERvGear," however, can completely immerse you in another world, almost to the point of being indistinguishable from reality.

The appearance of this thing is simply a revolution for the gaming industry!

Even though it has only undergone internal testing, industry insiders have already raved about it. Every major game company that is resting on its laurels is eager to follow suit and has launched its own "full immersion device" (PPT version).

It is foreseeable that within the next three years, the industry's discourse power will be completely dominated by "NERvGear"!

The creation of “NERvGear” is mainly attributed to two people—

Akihiko Kayaba, a genius scientist and game producer!

Angel investor, the rational monster, Kuze Hajime!

One is a quantum physicist with groundbreaking technology, and the other is a chosen capitalist who has never made a mistake. Just putting these two names together is enough to attract attention, and "NERvGear" is a miraculous creation that can redefine the concept of "game".

I wonder what kind of storm this machine will cause in the gaming world... no, in the whole world, when it is finally released!

At this moment, the headquarters of [Rect] was bustling with activity, with everyone wearing expressions that were a mixture of excitement and tension.

Planning Department Central Lobby

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the entire venue became solemn. The employees who had been chatting and laughing stopped their expressions, calmed down, and stopped whatever they were doing, standing in two lines like troops being inspected.

Several directors and executives walked out of the venue. Among them was a middle-aged man who looked unremarkable and full of fatigue. He was Kayaba Akihiko.

All eyes, including this genius's, were on the doorway.

The sound of steady footsteps approached, and Kuze Yoru and his entourage came into view—

Swish!

Hundreds of employees bowed down in unison, their bows so similar in every way, as if they had rehearsed it countless times.

In an instant, the [Rect] headquarters became Ye Shou's home ground!

Kayaba Akihiko was one of the few who didn't bow; he merely gave a slight bow as a sign of respect. He quickly glanced around and adjusted his gleaming glasses.

No matter how many times I've witnessed it, I can't help but admire this young man's aura. Although he is also respected, it's clearly not the same thing.

Kayaba is a rather pure scholar who has never cared about politics or interpersonal relationships. Yet, even in his reclusive nature, he can clearly perceive the weight of "Kusei no Mori" in the capitalist world.

Warren Buffett's annual return is only 20%, yet he is hailed as a stock market guru by countless people. This is not because he has the highest profits, but because facts have repeatedly proven the accuracy and stability of his judgments.

Ye Shouze is an even more extraordinary monster: he not only has an incredibly high rate of return, but he also hits the mark every time and has never made a serious strategic mistake.

As long as we board this big ship, [Rect] will be as solid as a rock—at least 90% of the leadership present probably think so.

"Welcome, Lord Kuze!"

"Gentlemen, it's been a long time since I last greeted you. I look forward to your guidance today."

Ye Shouwen was gentle and polite, greeting the head of the Yuki family with the courtesy due to a junior, but ignoring the other eager directors, he enthusiastically approached Kayaba Akihiko, who was hiding in the back.

"Dr. Kayaba, long time no see. You're still the same, always in a white coat no matter the occasion."

"I don't pay much attention to these things. Mr. Kuze dresses very casually too, doesn't he?"

Maoba was aloof but not shy, and he responded with a few polite words indifferently.

"Let's get straight to the point, Mr. Kuze."

"Of course."

……

"Is this the prototype?"

Ye Shou looked at the silver gaming pod, which was about the size of a B-class car, and asked with great interest.

Kayaba Akihiko shook his head slightly: "No, the prototype is this room itself, and the game pod is just a terminal that interacts with the human body."

The NERvGear we are preparing to release is a simplified version that utilizes quantum technology and sacrifices most of its performance.

"Optimizing this to the size of a helmet...that's amazing."

Ye Shou made no secret of his admiration for Maoba, saying, "Only you in the whole world can do that."

Kayaba Akihiko accepted the assessment calmly without any politeness—because that's what he thought too.

At this moment, the head of the Yuuki family, who had been nervously undergoing inspection, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Ye Shou's satisfied expression: "Would you like to experience it for yourself?"

Ye Shouxin readily agreed: "I was also thinking of giving it a try, but I hope it won't disrupt your work schedule?"

The atmosphere immediately livened up: "Of course not! Your evaluation is very important!"

After taking off his coat and having electrodes attached to his body to monitor his vital signs, the staff brought over interactive modules and assembled them onto Ye Shou's body, much like an ancient knight's squire dressing his master in armor.

Once everything was ready, Ye Shou lay down in the inner chamber that fit his body size. The helmet's visor slid down, plunging him into darkness. Then came a barely perceptible vibration and the sound of bearings turning. The titanium alloy shields of the inner and outer chambers were completely closed.

- Om!

There was no strong stimulation; he could only feel a weak electric current sweep across his body from the back of his neck in an instant, which disappeared before he could even experience it. Then, Ye Shou's vision suddenly brightened!

"Ok?"

He instinctively wanted to cover his eyes, but after a pause, he realized that he felt no discomfort. When he looked out, the magnificent and beautiful scenery of the other world made him forget to breathe.

The viewpoint is from a wide cliff, with rolling mountains in the distance. The snow-capped peaks and the boundless forest are breathtaking. Black dots soar freely among the mountains, the occasional faint roar of a dragon can be heard, and a huge fortress floats in the sky... It's a dreamlike world!

"Is that Eingrand, the map area of ​​SAO?"

Ye Shou manipulated "his" hands and feet, then squatted down to carefully examine the wild grass at his feet. Finally, he grabbed a handful of soil from the ground and slowly rubbed it in the wind, sprinkling it down...

No flaws!

The physical sensations are almost identical to those in the real world; only after extremely focused observation can one discover minute differences, such as serrated edges!

If you didn't know beforehand and didn't study it carefully, you definitely wouldn't realize that this was actually a game!

Even Ye Shou, who knew the "plot," couldn't help but get excited.

Kayaba Akihiko is indeed a rare genius, and it's no wonder that even after he caused such a huge incident, similar games continue to emerge.

This is the steam engine of the gaming industry, destined to usher in a new era!

Thinking that Kayaba Akihiko's "dream" was destined to be destroyed by him, Ye Shouming knew how crazy this man was, but still felt a pang of regret...

However, the image of the golden coin that flashed through his mind reaffirmed his resolve:

So what if someone is a genius scientist? If they fall into my hands, I'll still extract their remaining value (destiny coins)!

"AI Assistant, open the dungeon and monster encyclopedia catalog."

【OK. 】

With administrator privileges, Ye Shou couldn't wait to start selecting scenes, equipment, and monsters. Having finally gotten a chance to experience this, he naturally wanted to enjoy it to the fullest.

This is way more enjoyable than a typical AAA game!

However, as soon as Ye Shougang, wielding the demonic sword, engaged the monster in combat, he immediately sensed something amiss, and his expression changed drastically—

Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!

An emergency alarm sounded inside the game pod, and various indicator lights began flashing wildly. The staff and group directors on site were stunned and panicked.

"A problem? What happened?!"

Ruri's almond-shaped eyes widened, glaring at Kayaba Akihiko with murderous intent: "Stop the machine immediately, Lord Kuze is still—"

drop!

Before Liuli could finish speaking, the staff had already successfully opened the hatch, and a figure sat up from inside.

With just this one simple action, the equipment mounted on the body emitted a sound that made the developer's face change drastically, and the once very sturdy modules became loose and flimsy as if they had just been hit by a sledgehammer.

"Lord Kuze! Are you alright?"

"I'm so glad you're alright... We'll find the cause of the malfunction as soon as possible, and it definitely won't affect the sale of the helmets!"

"Wait, this module is made of high-strength composite material... Impossible, even if a gorilla lay inside it..."

"I'm so sorry! Why at a time like this—"

Ye Shou reached out to stop the apprehensive board members, and smiled magnanimously: "It's alright, it's not a problem with the machine—my experience was quite wonderful, it's just that I was probably too excited, and my heart rate was too fast."

"Yes, really? That's wonderful..."

Ignoring the capitalist's smug, survivor-like expression, Ye Shou's sharp, burning gaze fell upon Liuli—

Kayaba Akihiko is right next to me.

Wearing a white coat, Kayaba subconsciously took a step back, feeling a sudden pang of fear for no reason, and looked away, unable to meet Ye Shou's gaze.

Kayaba, you're more valuable than I thought. Now we have to rethink your fate.

Ye Shou couldn't help but break into a hearty smile, his heart pounding with excitement.

—This machine can actually amplify the [Ghost Brain]!

Chapter 7 This is the Prime Minister's granddaughter, she must not be killed!

In the wind and snow, the flying iron filings brought a wave of heat that quickly cooled down.

Clang!

The clear, sharp sound of swords clashing pierced through the white plain. Snowflakes danced wildly in the vibrating air currents, turning into water droplets on the bright sword spines, which, once swung, resembled translucent ripples.

Zheng! Zheng! Zheng!

Ye Shou felt his heart pounding, and even though he was in the freezing cold, his blood was boiling—literally, as he could clearly see the rising heat as he moved.

Leather armor, a longsword, and a one-handed shield—Ye Shou now looked like a standard medieval infantryman, while his enemy was a three-meter-tall troll wielding an iron club and possessing muscles as solid as granite!

In terms of size and equipment, the two sides are completely unequal. The troll's wide-ranging combat skills are more powerful than a thin steel sword, but in reality, the flexible longsword can always cut a wound on the enemy's huge body, while the iron rod with amazing destructive power is always dodged.